Alexandria Fragrances 2017 Extrait

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Arabian Forest

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Alexandria Fragrances Arabian Forest is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2017. Arabian Forest opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Apple, settles into a heart of Angelica, Allspice, Patchouli, and Birch, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Vetiver, and Oakmoss. Alexandria Fragrances's Arabian Forest carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

If a Creed-esque scent is your bag but the price tag makes your eyes water, this is the one. A dead ringer for more expensive options with better longevity to boot, it's a solid, sophisticated choice for those who appreciate classic elegance on a budget.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Confident
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
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Arabian Forest Extrait bottle
Inspired by
Spice and Wood by Creed
91%
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its mature, woody-spice profile and reported strong longevity make it excellent for formal events and date nights, where its luxurious scent can project elegance without being overwhelming. While some find it subtle enough for the office, its distinct presence might be a bit much for daily casual wear, and definitely not suited for sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a fleeting zing of bergamot and apple, quickly diving into a rich, warm spice concoction of clove and pink pepper. The heart deepens with birch and earthy patchouli, while the base grounds everything in a complex woody and musky embrace. Vetiver adds a dry, elegant touch, and iris lends a subtle, powdery refinement to the dry down.

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